Phoenix RoadRunners
City:	Phoenix, Arizona
League:	ECHL
Conference:	National Conference
Division:	West Division
Founded:	2005
Home Arena:	US Airways Center
Colors:	Carolina Blue, Black, Sunflower Gold
Owner(s):	Robert Sarver
General Manager:	Brad Church (Director of Hockey Operations)
Head Coach:	Brad Church
Media:	Arizona Republic East Valley Tribune
Affiliates:	San Jose Sharks (NHL), Worcester Sharks (AHL)
Franchise history
2005 to Current:	Phoenix RoadRunners
Championships
Regular Season Titles:	none
Division Championships:	none
Conference Championships:	none
Kelly Cups:	none

The Phoenix RoadRunners are an ECHL hockey team that began play in the 2005-2006 season in Phoenix, Arizona. The team is owned by the same group as the Phoenix Suns and the Phoenix Mercury and also plays in the US Airways Center in downtown Phoenix. The team is affiliated with the NHL's San Jose Sharks and the AHL's Worcester Sharks. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Nickname: Location in Maricopa County and the state of Arizona Coordinates: , Country State Counties Maricopa Incorporated February 25, 1881 Government  - Type Council-Manager  - Mayor Phil Gordon (D) Area  - City  515. ... The ECHL (formerly the East Coast Hockey League) is a professional ice hockey league based in Princeton, New Jersey, with teams scattered across the United States and Canada, generally regarded as a tier below the American Hockey League. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... US Airways Center (formerly America West Arena) is a sports and entertainment facility located in Phoenix, Arizona. ... Robert Sarver (born 1961 in Tucson, Arizona) is the current majority owner of the Phoenix Suns. ... Brad Church (born November 14, 1976 in Dauphin, Manitoba) is a Canadian ice hockey forward who played two games for the Washington Capitals. ... The Arizona Republic is a newspaper published in Phoenix, Arizona. ... The East Valley Tribune is a daily newspaper serving the East Valley region of metropolitan Phoenix, including cities of Mesa, Arizona, Tempe, Chandler, Gilbert, Scottsdale and surrounding areas in Arizonas Phoenix metropolitan area, also known as The Valley of the Sun or simply The Valley. ... The ECHL (formerly the East Coast Hockey League) is a professional ice hockey league based in Princeton, New Jersey, with teams scattered across the United States and Canada, generally regarded as a tier below the American Hockey League. ... Nickname: Location in Maricopa County and the state of Arizona Coordinates: , Country State Counties Maricopa Incorporated February 25, 1881 Government  - Type Council-Manager  - Mayor Phil Gordon (D) Area  - City  515. ... The Phoenix Suns are a professional basketball team, based in Phoenix, Arizona. ... The Phoenix Mercury is a Womens National Basketball Association (WNBA) team based in Phoenix, Arizona and the current WNBA champions. ... US Airways Center (formerly America West Arena) is a sports and entertainment facility located in Phoenix, Arizona. ... NHL can also be an abbreviation for National Historic Landmark or Non-Hodgkins lymphoma. ... The San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California, United States. ... AHL might be an acronym or abbreviation for: American Hockey League acylated homoserine lactones This page concerning a three-letter acronym or abbreviation is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... The Worcester Sharks are a professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. ...

Minor League Hockey History in Arizona

The Phoenix RoadRunners were the first professional sports team in the history of Arizona. The team initially existed from 1967-1974 in the WHL. Then, in 1974-1977, the team played in the World Hockey Association and again from 1989-1997 in the International Hockey League. The RoadRunners of the IHL folded after the 1997 season, bringing on the West Coast Hockey League's Phoenix Mustangs, who played in Phoenix from 1997-2001, their high point being a Taylor Cup Championship in 2000. Unfortunately, a deal was unable to be reached with the city of Phoenix on usage of the Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum, so the Mustangs folded in 2001. The current team and management will attempt to preserve some of the traditions and history of the old teams. Official language(s) English Spoken language(s) English 74. ... This article refers to the junior Western Hockey League, and not the pro Western Hockey League (professional). ... World Hockey Association logo The World Hockey Association (French: Association Mondiale de Hockey) was a professional ice hockey league that operated in North America from 1972 to 1979. ... The International Hockey League (IHL) was a professional ice hockey league in the United States and Canada from 1945 to 2001. ... West Coast Hockey League was a minor league in ice hockey in United States from 1995 to 2003. ... The Phoenix Mustangs were a professional minor league ice hockey team in the West Coast Hockey League. ... Exterior of Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum The Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum is a 14,870-seat multi-purpose indoor arena in Phoenix, Arizona, located on the grounds of the Arizona State Fair. ...

Season Recaps

Inaugural Season

In 2005, after 4 years without a minor league hockey team, the RoadRunners were revived as an ECHL franchise by Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver and former Phoenix Coyotes star Claude Lemieux. In their first season, the 2005-2006 season, the RoadRunners began the season well but dropped throughout the year because of injuries and finished with the league's worst record. The ECHL (formerly the East Coast Hockey League) is a professional ice hockey league based in Princeton, New Jersey, with teams scattered across the United States and Canada, generally regarded as a tier below the American Hockey League. ... The Phoenix Suns are a professional basketball team, based in Phoenix, Arizona. ... The Phoenix Coyotes are a professional ice hockey team based in the Phoenix suburb of Glendale. ...

Second Season

In the off-season, the RoadRunners cemented an affiliation deal with the Phoenix Coyotes of the National Hockey League. The RoadRunners once again started very well, staying above .500 for a good portion of the year. The team climbed up the National Division, topping out at fifth place. However, due to several trades which were lackluster to say the least, the team ended up with a 27-40 record. Furthermore, with 8 games left in the regular season, Head Coach Ron Filion and General Manager Ray Delia resigned, Filion being replaced by assistant coach Brad Church.^[1] The Phoenix Coyotes are a professional ice hockey team based in the Phoenix suburb of Glendale. ... “NHL” redirects here. ... Brad Church (born November 14, 1976 in Dauphin, Manitoba) is a Canadian ice hockey forward who played two games for the Washington Capitals. ...

One bright spot to the season was that the RoadRunners qualified for their first trip to the ECHL's Kelly Cup Playoffs. This was the first time since the 1995-1996 team lost in the conference quarter finals that the RoadRunners had made it to the Playoffs. However in the first round, the team was swept 4-0 against rivals Las Vegas Wranglers. The ECHL (formerly the East Coast Hockey League) is a professional ice hockey league based in Princeton, New Jersey, with teams scattered across the United States and Canada, generally regarded as a tier below the American Hockey League. ... The Las Vegas Wranglers are a minor league ice hockey team in Las Vegas, Nevada. ...

Third Season

After the season ended, the RoadRunners decided to keep Church on, and also extend to him a managerial role as well. His duties include, but are not limited to: Contract preparation, immigration, and other administrative duties.^[2] Brad Church also decided on an assistant coach, that being Brian O’Leary. O’Leary brings to Phoenix 17 years of coaching experience in Canadian junior hockey as both an assistant and a head coach. The Owen Sound, Ontario native recently spent the past four seasons as an assistant with the Owen Sound Attack of the Ontario Hockey League, and helped guide the Attack to four consecutive playoff appearances and a franchise-best 40-18-10 record in 2004-05. In the front office, Claude Lemieux chose not to hold the title of President. Claude has stated that he will continue to act as a consultant to the team. Owen Sound (2006 City population 21,753; UA Population 22,649; CA Population 32, 259), the county seat of Grey County, is a city in south-western Ontario, Canada. ... The Owen Sound Attack are a junior ice hockey in the Ontario Hockey League since the year 2000. ... OHL All-Star Game 2006 Opening Face Off. ... Claude Lemieux (born July 16, 1965 in Buckingham, Quebec, Canada) is a former professional ice hockey player active in the National Hockey League from 1983 to 2003. ...

The Phoenix Coyotes chose not to renew their affiliation agreement for the 2007-2008 season. The Coyotes chose instead to go with the other minor league hockey team in Arizona, the Arizona Sundogs. The RoadRunners signed a two-year affiliation agreement with the San Jose Sharks (and its AHL affiliate, the Worcester Sharks) on October 19, 2007. The Phoenix Coyotes are a professional ice hockey team based in the Phoenix suburb of Glendale. ... Official language(s) English Spoken language(s) English 74. ... The Arizona Sundogs are a minor-league ice hockey team based in Prescott, Arizona that is slated to begin play in 2006. ... The San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California, United States. ... The Worcester Sharks are a professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. ...

Battle of the Desert

During the 2006-2007 offseason, the Arizona Sundogs of the CHL and the Phoenix RoadRunners came to an agreement on an annual two game pre-season hockey contest. The games showcase the talent of Arizona's two minor league hockey teams, and help the two teams evaluate there current talent and who will and will not make the upcoming season's roster. Due to there being two games instead of an odd number, the two teams have decided that in case of a tie, there will be a shoot out immidiately following the second game. The winner of the two game series will get the "Glass Cactus".^[3] The Arizona Sundogs are a minor-league ice hockey team based in Prescott, Arizona that is slated to begin play in 2006. ... CHL can refer to: Canadian Hockey League Central Hockey League of the United States Continental Hockey League Concealed Handgun License (some US states) This page concerning a three letter acronym is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... Official language(s) English Spoken language(s) English 74. ...

2007 Battle of the Desert

The first installment of the "Battle of the Desert was a grand one for the Phoenix RoadRunners, with the team sweeping the two game series. The RoadRunners outscored the Sundogs 11-7, and won the first ever "Glass Cactus" Award on their own opponents turf.

Battle of the Desert Results

Rocky RoadRunner

Rocky RoadRunner is the mascot of the RoadRunners. Rocky, who has been with the team for decades, is a mainstay from the early years in the desert. His service dates back all the way to 1967.^[4] The recent ECHL move brought a major change of the entire costume, most notably the skin, which has turned a bright yellow compared to a shade of brown in previous years. ^[5] Furthermore, rather than continuing the more lifelike version of previous years, the ECHL's version chose to make a more cartoonish version of Rocky. ^[6] Millie, once mascot of the City of Brampton, is now the Brampton Arts Councils representative. ... The ECHL (formerly the East Coast Hockey League) is a professional ice hockey league based in Princeton, New Jersey, with teams scattered across the United States and Canada, generally regarded as a tier below the American Hockey League. ... The ECHL (formerly the East Coast Hockey League) is a professional ice hockey league based in Princeton, New Jersey, with teams scattered across the United States and Canada, generally regarded as a tier below the American Hockey League. ...

Active Roster

Current roster

• As of October 20, 2007. ^[7]
• $ Indicates that Cam Paddock is currently on loan to the AHL's San Antonio Rampage.

Goaltenders
#		Player	Catches	Height	Weight	Age	Place of Birth
30		Cody Rudkowsky	L	6'1	200	29	Willingdon, Alberta
52		Nathan Lawson	L	6'2	200	24	Calgary, Alberta

Defensemen
#		Player	Shoots	Height	Weight	Age	Place of Birth
5		David Pszenyczny	L	6'0	200	22	Sterling Heights, Michigan
7		Reagan Rome	L	6'0	210	25	Nesbitt, Manitoba
23		Nick Toneys	R	6'2	195	24	Waupaca, Wisconsin
33		Brian Yandle	R	6'0	185	24	Milton, Massachusetts
17		Ian Turner	R	6'1	190	25	Belleville, Ontario
28		Cory Leclair	R	6'1	195	24	Riverview, Michigan
55		Jeff Moor	R	6'3	200	21	Newmarket, Ontario
10		Chris Murray	R	6'2	185	23	Dover, Massachusetts

Forwards
#		Player	Position	Shoots	Height	Weight	Age	Place of Birth
9		Daniel Sisca	C	L	5'9	160	24	Woodbridge, Ontario
16		Jeff Kyrzakos	C	R	6'2	195	22	Mississauga, Ontario
11		$Cam Paddock	C	R	6'1	185	24	North Vancouver, British Columbia
19		Scott Kelman	C	L	6'3	215	26	Winnipeg, Manitoba
14		Thatcher Bell	C	L	5'11	190	25	Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
12		Peder Skinner	C	L	5'8	160	21	Isle aux Morts, Newfoundland and Labrador
27		Chris Stevens	LW	L	5'10	200	21	Dawson Creek, British Columbia
20		Justin Maiser	LW	L	6'2	195	24	Edina, Minnesota
2		Jeff Smith	LW	L	6'6	225	26	Regina, Saskatchewan
21		Mitch Carefoot	RW	L	6'2	210	22	Dauphin, Manitoba
13		Sean O'Connor	RW	R	6'3	220	25	Victoria, British Columbia
15		Steve Covington	RW	R	6'0	185	20	Maple Ridge, British Columbia

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Year-By-Year Record

• Updated daily

Head Coaches

• Ron Filion (2005-2006)
• Brad Church (2006-Current)

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Team Records

Season Records

Game Played: 72- Dean Tiltgen

Goals: 27- Justin Aikins

Points: 57- Justin Aikins

Assists: 30- Justin Aikins

Penalty Minutes: 271- Brent Hentley

Wins: 15- Mike Mole

GAA (Min. 10 games): 3.26- Mike Mole

Career Records

Game Played: 132- Dusty Demianiuk

Goals: 27- Justin Aikins

Points: 57- Justin Aikins

Assists: 30- Justin Aikins

Penalty Minutes: 271- Brent Hentley

Wins: 15- Mike Mole

GAA (Min. 10 games): 3.26- Mike Mole

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Historic Players

Phoenix RoadRunners who have made NHL

• Daniel Winnik

Daniel Winnik (born March 6, 1985 in Mississauga, Ontario) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player, who currently plays for the Phoenix Coyotes of the NHL. He played his first NHL game on October 4, 2007 and scored his first NHL goal in a 3-2 win against the St. ...

References

External links

• PHX RoadRunners Official Website
• Phoenix RoadRunners Booster Club Website
• ECHL Website
• Official RoadRunners Myspace Page

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